Synthesis paper. The first essay assignment for this class is one that is deceptively difficult. I mean to say that most people shudder at or are intimidated by the word synthesis. By the time you finish this paper, you will not only be comfortable with the word but also be able to master the form from within other essays. According to Behrens and Rosen, a synthesis is a written discussion that draws upon two or more sources (94). For this assignment, you are to write an argument synthesis. Most likely, youve already had practice writing an argumentative essay. The difference between an argumentative essay and an argument synthesis is twofold: first, a synthesis relies heavily on research. Second, in a synthesis, you must organize the ideas found in the research around your main arguments. In other words, you must organize the research and not let the research organize you. Task: a topic of interest in relation to education and the subject matter we have been discussing this semester: (Should athletics be a part of college? At what cost?) Length: 6 pages (not including bibliography/works cited) Citation Requirement: 3-5 Primary Sources Submission Requirements: Paper should be double spaced and written in 12 point Times New Roman Font. You must have a works cited page properly formatted in MLA.

Synthesis paper.

The first essay assignment for this class is one that is deceptively difficult. I mean to say that most people shudder at or are intimidated by the word synthesis. By the time you finish this paper, you will not only be comfortable with the word but also be able to master the form from within other essays.

According to Behrens and Rosen, a synthesis is a written discussion that draws upon two or more sources (94). For this assignment, you are to write an argument synthesis.

Most likely, youve already had practice writing an argumentative essay. The difference between an argumentative essay and an argument synthesis is twofold: first, a synthesis relies heavily on research. Second, in a synthesis, you must organize the ideas found in the research around your main arguments. In other words, you must organize the research and not let the research organize you.

Task: a topic of interest in relation to education and the subject matter we have been discussing this semester:
(Should athletics be a part of college? At what cost?)
Length: 6 pages (not including bibliography/works cited)
Citation Requirement: 3-5 Primary Sources
Submission Requirements: Paper should be double spaced and written in 12 point Times New Roman Font. You must have a works cited page properly formatted in MLA.